Sognefjord

Sogndal to Bergen via Flam Railway

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July 21st 2014
After a buffet breakfast that included Swedish pancakes we boarded our coach at precisely 7:55. This was to be a travel day and oh what a day. This was also tunnel day as we would travel through several tunnels through the mountains, one as long as 16 miles. We arrived in Gudvangen where we boarded our first ferry for a 10 minute ride and then drove to a quaint little town of Laerdal. We took a sh ... read more

Europe » Norway » Western Norway » Flåm

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Two centuries of Viking raids into Europe tapered off following the adoption of Christianity by King Olav TRYGGVASON in 994. Conversion of the Norwegian kingdom occurred over the next several decades. In 1397, Norway was absorbed into a union with De... ... read more